Women -- Indonesia

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s relationship to Indonesia, Iran, Italy and Jordan. The YWCA of the U.S.A. as part of its commitment to the global development of women supports the development of associations internationally through finance, resource exchanges and sending staff abroad. Correspondence from Indonesia requests materials from the YWCA of the U.S.A. to share with the Ministry of Education and Cultures Department on Women's Affairs. Correspondence concerning Iran...

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports concerning the establishing of YWCA organizations in Indonesia, Iran and Iraq. Before establishing YWCA centers in a country specific steps are carried out including assessing the needs of the women, considering the interest of the women in the country, seeking government permission if necessary, and visiting the country to make assessments of the situation there. In the case of Iran, the country is in a time of great social and economic change, especially for...